Berry

Lady Wildcats win over Pickens Academy Pirates

Berry’s Maggie Mauldin goes at bat for the Lady Wildcats. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry varsity girls secured a 6-5 victory over Pickens Academy on Tuesday, March 25. The Lady Wildcats fell to South Lamar 6-5 on Thursday, March 27.

The Berry varsity boys defeated the Marion County Raiders 17-5 on Tuesday, March 25. The Wildcats earned another victory, 5-4, over Marion County on Thursday, March 27. Berry narrowly defeated the Pickens Academy Pirates 11-10 on Friday, March 28.

Berry VFD to host rodeo event

Grab your cowboy hats and saddle up – the rodeo is coming to Berry! The town is hosting its very first rodeo event, thanks to the Berry Volunteer Fire Department. The Edge Right Berry VFD Pro Rodeo, presented by Deep South Rodeo Productions, will take place on March 21-22, with all proceeds benefiting the fire department. The event will be held at 255 Co. Rd. 30 W. in Berry and promises fun for the whole family. The two-day event will feature thrilling rodeo action, food trucks and shopping vendors. Gates open both nights at 5 p.m., with Mutton Bustin’ starting at 6:30 p.m.

Town of Berry Industrial Development Authority holds organization meeting

The Town of Berry Industrial Development Authority held its organizational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Berry Civic Center. All members were present for the meeting except Brandon Frost and Wesley Jacobs. The meeting was called to order by Allen Stepan, seconded by Roger Morrison, and approved by all. The meeting began with a prayer led by Kenneth Bozeman.